5DoxieMom

I always mix them in with my yogurt.

Yey for you, now you have to save up for a smaller wetsuit!

I can SO relate to all the above posts. I even have a couple of heavy friends who say..."I'm lucky, I carry my weight so well." And I'm thinking, "no you don't." That's what really made me think....oh, and the photos, ugh! painful!

I've heard some people talk about abdominal binders....I didn't have one, but I think it would've helped. Just for some light pressure on your tummy. I overstocked up on stuff, and wish I wouldn't have wasted all the $$. It wasn't really necessary. So no need to overdo it. You're going to be up and around in no time, and be able to go out and get what you need.

Mine is made by Taylor. It is off a little from the doctor's, but it is consistent. It does BMI, water, etc measurements. It was 29.99, and I really like it.

I didn't have any issues. Did my surgery outpatient. Didn't use any pain meds after night 2. I had abdominal discomfort on my left side that was alleviated with a heating pad. I did walk hunched over for 3 days. I even drove for 10 hours 4 days after my surgery. I followed my lifting restriction and my diet. No regrets even though I am a slow loser...31 lbs down in 3 1/2 months, 59 more to go.

Check out the world according to eggface website, she has a lot of great recipes, then stick 'em in the blender.

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I would think that if you eat too much sugar, you will gain weight. If you are craving sugar so badly, maybe you are lacking in other nutrients. You need to make sure you are getting enough protein, taking all your vitamins and getting enough water. I know for me sugar can be very addicting. Once I eat it, I want more and more.

Don't go overboard, maybe enough for a week or so. You'll be up and around before you know it. My pantry is still full of sf jello and protein powders that I couldn't choke down. Don't forget a heating pad for your belly.

If you have short term disability benefits available, I would say take as much time as you can. I went back to work at 10 days and was very tired. You will for sure have a lifting restriction, mine was no more than 20 lbs for 6 weeks. All the other specifics will be up to your surgeon.

Forever29, 39 lbs in 6 weeks is great, that's nothing to be cranky about at all! Being tired is no fun, but your body has been through a lot. Try the sublingual B12 tabs, they're not bad.

It will get better. I didn't have a problem with vomiting, but I did walk hunched over for about 5 days. It was not a pretty picture. The heating pad on my belly was my best friend. Hang in there and sip like crazy. Right now your job is to get your fluids in and rest.

If you can't hold down water, you probably do need to go to the E.D. They can hydrate you with IV fluids. When the swelling goes down in your stomach, things will get better. Being dehydrated is nothing to be taken lightly.

At 3 months out I started eating chia seeds...mix them in my yougurt. No adverse effects that I can tell.

VSG is 1999? Are you sure? Maybe you mean gastric bypass? Where did you have it done?

Dr. Tersigni in Coos Bay, Oregon. $12K plus some additional fees, may end up close to 13K

I bought mine at a store called Bi-Mart, but they're only found in the northwest. I'm sure Target or Walmart would have it.

You can buy scales for home use that are able to do that...I have one, they're about $30.

Early on, I used citrucel caplets, cut them into maybe 4 pieces for easy swallowing. Later, the caplets are no problem to swallow whole. I think citrucel is a good fiber supplement. I also like metamucil cookies, they come in 2 flavors.

Do a search on this site to look for this topic, it has been asked often. You will find the answers to most of your questions. Of all that i've read, people are overwhelmingly happy with their sleeves.

I think a food funeral is a step in the mindset change process, go for it Lynnz.

Congrats....we have the same surgeon!

I wish you were closer to me, I would help you.

Welcome. I wish that this surgery would have been available when I was young....it would have possibly saved decades of misery. So, you are fortunate in that regard. Best wishes and happiness in your many years of happy, healthy living...make the most of it!